Asian Lettuce Wraps

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 10 Min

The latest trend in home cooking is copycat restaurant recipes! That's why we're making these fantastic Asian Lettuce Wraps; it's the delicious taste of eating out, from the comfort of your own kitchen. This recipe is a low carb, high protein way to enjoy a homemade taste of Asia. The best part? There's no tipping required.

What You'll Need

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped pickled ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves (1 head)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded cucumber

What to Do

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté beef, onion, salt, and pepper 5 to 6 minutes or until browned; drain liquid. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, pickled ginger, and garlic and heat 2 minutes or until heated through.
Place lettuce leaves on serving platter and top each with a spoonful of the cooked beef mixture, the carrots, and cucumber. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion:

Add your own personality by topping each with a bit of your favorite Asian dipping sauces. Put out bowls of them along with some chopped peanuts, and have a ball!
For more fun with Asian cuisine, try our General Tso's Chicken, our 5-Minute Beef Stir Fry, or our Imperial Pork Pot Stickers.
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